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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1890
Page
4
Van Wert Ohio edition dated Friday morning August 1 1890 notes its second class mail status and circulation figures as part of a brief local news item. The terse notice reflects typical postal and publication details of the period.
Republican leaders name Daniel J. Ryan as Secretary of State Thaddeus A. Minshall as Supreme Judge and Frank J. McCulloch on the Board of Public Works as the party shows strong county interest. The GOP argues this is a favorable year to defeat the Democrats.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the Grand Army of the Republic is part of the U S standing army critique. It argues the U S force already costs more than Germany and France and will soon exceed both combined in expenditure.
The Globe-Democrat reports Mr Mills reportedly told Washington friends that his West observations show less public support for Democrats than widely claimed. Such information is circulating in large amounts for anyone to find.
The Democratic party in the county shows signs of weakness while Republicans express confidence and preparedness for the upcoming contest. The Democrats struggle to project steadiness, whereas the GOP signals readiness for a vigorous campaign.
The Times tries to sway voters with a fanciful Egypt tale but local tax payers in Van Wert county reject the notion of reappointing Auditor Harvey. The editor argues the incumbent should not be trusted with another term.
The Fourth district Democrats met three days in Greenville to nominate a congress candidate but adjourned after 600 ballots with no nomination. Hon M. Anderson led early yet never reached 113 votes. The vote count shows each county backing its own man, Shelby county casting 34 votes 600 times for Marshal, and the time/place change to September 3 at Piqua hurting Anderson. The convention is marked as historic.
The Toledo Blade reports Dr. Garnier of Paris links rising insanity to strong drink and brain overwork. Over fifteen years alcoholic insanity doubled for men and more than doubled for women. The study argues intoxicants cause most asylum inmates and urges taxpayers to back anti rum legislation.
Republicans have not fixed a nomination time in this largely farming district. Rumors point to Lester Bliss as a fitting representative, having served in the legislature when Ohio adopted its current constitution. His past role as a leading lower house member is highlighted as valuable experience.
A respected former lawyer turned farmer south-east of Delphos, Gen Bliss served in the war and is now a prominent figure admired for broad knowledge. Farmers see him as a congressional hopeful who would defend agricultural and general interests alike, with strong local regard for his character.
Benjamin Harrison urges strong postal legislation to curb lottery mailings as Van Wert County Pomona Grange plans a new hall at the county fair ground. He notes the Grange growth and central location, praising committee members Giffin Montgomery and Lewis for planning and attention.
The Van Wert county Teachers Institute meets next Monday at Central School and continues through the week. Prof. D R Boyd from Kansas and Prof. Saddler of Perrysburg co lead the program with guidance for county teachers to better equip themselves and share ideas and social connections. Van Wert welcomes the group as it pursues school prosperity and professional development.
President Harrison urges Congress to empower the post office to bar the mails to gambling lotteries. He cites North Dakota and Louisiana charter efforts and cross-border Mexican towns as proof of a national evil. The message says lotteries defraud the people and drain vast sums through the mail system.
Sherman Callow walks with a quicker step due to a busy life in the village. Farmers report very poor crop conditions with oats yielding ten to twenty bushels per acre. C S Foster seeks Prohibition party nomination in the county race. Ice cream supper at George Myers residence praised as a summer highlight. E D Beiler resumes control of the local telegraph office replacing retiring Mr Brown.
Miss Libbie Goodwin recovers from fever as Grandma Brown returns to the sick list. L Ireland and family return from Warsaw reporting a good time. The old mill opens for patrons. Mrs Reby Laley visits friends. Grandma Sterling of Van Wert visits. District No 2 Brick School near completion with Frank Hire to teach. M E Church ladies host ice cream gathering at Isabell Clendenning’s home.
The Kings Daughters will convene in the church parlor on Saturday August 2 at 3 p m all members are urged to attend the gathering and participate in the planned activities.
Tired feeling dull headache and body pains signal poisoned blood says ad. It claims purification avoids death and promotes cure with Dr Acker's English Blood Elixir. Sold under positive guarantee by J W Evans & Son.
The Pittsburg News likens Dr. Franklin Miles to Bell and Edison for the nervous system and nerve fluid. It touts Restorative Nervine as a premier remedy for nervous disorders and lists free trial bottles available via L. F. Gackenhimer Druggist along with Miles' book New and Startling Facts.
Advertisement notes Loose's Red Clover Pills claim to cure sick head ache dyspepsia indigestion and constipation. Priced 25 cents per box or five boxes for one dollar. Sold for Hines and Son.
James Shannon remains critically ill after two weeks of illness with faint recovery hopes. Eureka Farmers Alliance elects J. J. McMillen as delegate for the Columbus mass meeting on August 13. Farmers foretell stirring times as they wake to thistle law and eradication efforts.
The Geneva Times notes A R Gleason has returned from a ten day trip to Van Wert with the purchase of a large Van Wert machine shop. Gleason, J E Baker and Cleveland investors back the deal. Van Wert is congratulated.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Pain as the premier remedy for sprains bruises rheumatism and muscular pains with J W Evans & Son listed as the seller.
A soldiers reunion is planned at Grover Hill on August 21 with cordial invitations for all veterans. A pork and beans dinner and hard-tack will be served, good music provided, and speeches by Gen. Clark National Commander U V A Col J H Brigham and James E. Graham. It promises to be a gala day.
An Indianapolis vendor promises Dr Acker’s English Cough Remedy will ease a cough in one day and consumption in a week with a money back guarantee to all buyers who follow directions. J W Evans & Son backs the claim.
An advertisement touts a patent remedy by J. W. Evans and Son for sickness headache disordered stomach loss of appetite bad complexion and biliousness claiming unmatched effectiveness in America and abroad.
For sale twelve acres in the east part of Van Wert corporation with a house and outbuildings and a second lot with a house on Water Street near the courthouse. Inquiries to J. Frey, M. D. Also a testimonial ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting high demand during a flux epidemic and sales in Pope County. Sold by J. W. Evans & Son in 25 and 50 cent bottles.
Van Wert Canton will travel to Chicago next Monday evening to take part in the great conclave. The group will compete in drills and aim to win prizes. Members going to Chicago include M. B. Evers Jr. J. L. Lowery C. W. Webster Jr. Henry Heyman J. C. Anderson A. J. Rope A. Wolf Wm Rank Ed Leathers J Browder CO S Hough Theo Campbell W. M. Skelly E. W. Martz J. I. Ream W. F. Hire W 8 Fort Willie Hankhammer J G Girod C H Wade.
Syrup White Pine and Tar advertised as a cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough offered at 25 and 5c per bottle by L F Gackenheimer.
The Sells Brothers and 8. H. Barrett consolidate major traveling shows creating a formidable co production. They plan a massive equestrian zoological and hippodermatic display here with the Sells Brothers set to exhibit Monday August 18.
Advertising blurb asserts Dr Acker's English Remedy is superior for throat and lungs and says it cures whooping cough and croup instantly. It offers a sample bottle free and a positive guarantee, by J W Evans and Son.
I. H. Strong M D of Cincinnati recommends Syrup White Pine and Tar for coughs and colds and claims it is superior for croup. Available for sale by L F Gackenheimer.
The Toledo St Louis and Kansas City Railway offers low rate excursion tickets for the National Encampment at Boston from August 12 to 15. Tickets are available before the convention with return valid through September 30. Routes via Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Sleepin car space requires early notice to agents or the undersigned. Ohio Department train leaves Toledo at 8:00 a m August 10.
James T Gott of Illinois states he paid thirty one dollars in one year for his wife's medical bill and one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator did her more good than prior medicines. He mentions H Dae Druggist Carmi Illinois and requests Bradfield's Regulator Company Atlanta Ga for details, with sale by Hines & Son.
An older advertisement claims Ayer's Ague Care is the most popular antidote for malaria. It urges exposure groups to use it and promises a sure cure when taken as directed.
The standard cough syrup Syrup White Pine and Tar is offered for sale by L. F. Gackenheimer at 25 and 50 cents per bottle. It claims to cure coughs colds croup and whooping cough.
The notice touts Mother's Friends as reducing labor pain and danger to both mother and child when used months before confinement. It directs readers to write The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Ga., for further particulars and notes sale by Hines & Son.
A nurse praises Red Clover Remedies and Loose’s Extract Red Clover for stomach liver and bowels, based on practical experience with patients. She notes nurses’ insight complements physicians and claims very good results, urging friends to try the remedy. Marketed by Hines & Son with a Marion Ohio attribution dated March 20 1889.
An advertisement touts painless cures for piles fistula fissure rectal ulcers pruritus and chronic diarrhea. It claims 300000 operations with not a single death and no oral medicines, promising patients resume normal work post treatment. It urges readers to request a 58 page free pamphlet and notes a Chicago address for Brinkerhoff & Thorp.
Corrected this morning by T. Gilliland Clover Seed .06 Wool-washed and unwashed prices listed. Eggs fresh Honey Potatoes Bacon shoulders Chickens Turkeys and other farm products shown with assorted weights and prices.
The Chicago and Atlantic railroad advertises excursion tickets to Boston for the G A R Encampment August 12 to 16. Four routes available with daylight crossings and through cars to Boston. Tickets sold August 8 to 10, valid up to September 30. Rates range from nineteen to twenty three dollars round trip, with stopovers and through Pullman cars. For details contact F C Donald, G P A Chicago and Atlantic.
An 19th century remedy advertises Loose's Red Clover Pile Remedy as a positive specific for all forms of piles including blind bleeding itching ulcerated and protruding piles. Offered by Hines & Son at 50 cents.
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